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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,915

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,501

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $32,601 $36,328 $41,320
Cargo net 100 50 50
Cargo net 80 42 42
Options (change) 100 50 50
Options (change) 80 42 42
Destination 820 900 900
Total Price $34,915 $40,240 $45,640
Total Invoice $33,501 $37,270 $42,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,324
Model Year201720182018
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,915$40,240$45,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$38,680$41,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$33,501$37,270$42,262
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-3,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,501$35,825$38,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,918

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201720182018
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,400$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,445-3,519

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20172018
ModelPassatCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in195.7 in
Width72.2 in73.6 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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